And whose fault is that? Who posted a public thread announcing he's leaving, while at the same time sending emails to various posters behind the scenes explaining the real story?

If he had simply disappeared for awhile while letting his friends know what was going on, then there would be nothing to discuss or speculate about. But when a high-profile poster posts an "I'm leaving the Planet forever" thread after he's requested to mods that a troll be banned after the troll called him a bad name, yes, that's going to draw attention and speculation. No?

Look, put aside whether Dane's a good guy or a bad guy, victim or instigator, whether the Planet needs him or not. Just be objective about this: Dane started this with the drama thread. It was unnecessary. Anybody else who melted down in that fashion would be mercilessly mocked.

Dane might have good reasons to be upset and to take a powder. But it's pretty standard around these parts that "I'm leaving forever" threads are bad form.

And whose fault is that? Who posted a public thread announcing he's leaving, while at the same time sending emails to various posters behind the scenes explaining the real story?

If he had simply disappeared for awhile while letting his friends know what was going on, then there would be nothing to discuss or speculate about. But when a high-profile poster posts an "I'm leaving the Planet forever" thread after he's requested to mods that a troll be banned after the troll called him a bad name, yes, that's going to draw attention and speculation. No?

Look, put aside whether Dane's a good guy or a bad guy, victim or instigator, whether the Planet needs him or not. Just be objective about this: Dane started this with the drama thread. It was unnecessary. Anybody else who melted down in that fashion would be mercilessly mocked.

Dane might have good reasons to be upset and to take a powder. But it's pretty standard around these parts that "I'm leaving forever" threads are bad form.

Agree with this. One thing surprises me to this day. Dane never ever really understood how his actions and posts brought some of the heat upon him. He really didn't get why all these things were always throw at him.

Agree with this. One thing surprises me to this day. Dane never ever really understood how his actions and posts brought some of the heat upon him. He really didn't get why all these things were always throw at him.

Nope, and thats the beauty of it. And to the next "core" member that decides to grow a sandy vag and take his ball home, have some ****ing dignity and simply sign off. No need for these "hey look at me" posts its, just poor taste. No one is going to loose sleep because you've decided to refrain from blessing us with your key strokes. JFC.

Nope, and thats the beauty of it. And to the next "core" member that decides to grow a sandy vag and take his ball home, have some ****ing dignity and simply sign off. No need for these "hey look at me" posts its, just poor taste. No one is going to loose sleep because you've decided to refrain from blessing us with your key strokes. JFC.

Nope, and thats the beauty of it. And to the next "core" member that decides to grow a sandy vag and take his ball home, have some ****ing dignity and simply sign off. No need for these "hey look at me" posts its, just poor taste. No one is going to loose sleep because you've decided to refrain from blessing us with your key strokes. JFC.

You may have a point in general but, in your case, we'd at least get one more gander at the avatar before you left.